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5 MIN READ

4 big lessons from COVID-19 for the next public health emergency

The pandemic exposed significant, longstanding gaps in the U.S. public health system. A coalition led by Kaiser Permanente seeks to help fill them.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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4 MIN READ

Don’t just hope for health innovation equity—make sure it happens

AMA leaders took their message that health technology needs to work for physicians and promote health equity to the HIMSS Global Health Conference.

Health Equity
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22 MIN READ

U.S. maternal deaths increase by 40% with Sandra Fryhofer, MD & Nicole Plenty, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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22 MIN READ

U.S. maternal deaths increase by 40% with Sandra Fryhofer, MD & Nicole Plenty, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about the shingles virus

If you’ve ever had chickenpox, then the virus that causes shingles is present in your body and can resurface at some point in the future. Find out more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

Health system’s latest innovation helps patients recover at home

Washington’s Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system offers acute care at home, a safe and convenient alternative to the traditional inpatient stay.

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Leadership
Health System Spotlight
Saint Peter’s health professionals
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5 MIN READ

How Saint Peter’s is solving patients’ food insecurity concerns

Screening for social determinants of health at New Jersey health system uncovers patient concerns about accessing nutritious foods. Learn more.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: A safety-net physician discovers her power to help patients

Amna Khan, MD, became a pediatrician to work at the intersection of social justice and medicine. Learn about a fellowship that’s giving her a boost.

Health Equity
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15 MIN READ

April 21, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Surge in medical liability premiums increases reaches fourth consecutive year and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update